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Thanks for your recommendation on using Meguire's Microfiber cloths. I will try them.
Again, I have never had a problem to this day with 100 percent cotton material however so not sure if any of this is "hype"?
I was also skeptical at first – seemed like a good way for someone to boost sales. But I knew logically that as long as it didn’t scratch, the much smaller fibers should work better than 100% cotton terry. What has really sold me is they are easier to deal with and use, are lighter when wet and they dry fast. The thing is, they cost about the same so…what the heck?
The only thing the regular MF towels don’t do well is dry a car that has little or no wax left. So I occasionally still use the cotton terry to do this. I’m not a fan of the MF waffle weave drying cloths.
2008 C300 Sport Sedan Manual, Uridium Silver, 18" AMG's
I am interested in learning more about Menzerna Nano Polish.
According to the web site Autogeek.net, Mercedes has been using a special scratch resistant paint developed by PPG since 2003. The Menzerna Nano polish is specially designed (and authorized by Mercedes Benz) to effectively polish these new finishes on our late model, Mercedes Benz vehicles.
They do also recommend applying with a special Orange "foam" polishing pad.
Two outstanding polishes Menzerna created are better designed to handle the harder clear coats Mercedes is using more. The Menzerna Super Intensive Polish and Menzerna PO106FF. The Super Intensive Polish is a medium cutting polish and the PO106FF is a light cutting polish or finishing polish. Both of them have good cutting power but are best known for finishing down ultra smooth and glossy. These polishes uses extremely fine abrasive particles that are densely clustered, instead of traditional particles that were larger and more abrasive. This has helped them keep the cutting power but increase the gloss upon completion. I typically apply the Super Intensive Polish with an orange light cutting pad and the PO106FF with a white polishing pad.
I personally use both of these polishes when I polish and I'm thoroughly impressed. They dust less, have excellent cutting power and leave a remarkable shine. Menzerna originates from Germany and seems to always be a step ahead with polishes. The company has been making polishes for over 130 years and they are obsessed with refinement and it shows. Sorry for the extended discussion I just really love these polishes. Let me know if you would like any other information about the polishes or the pads.
2008 C300 Sport Sedan Manual, Uridium Silver, 18" AMG's
I am also hearing of a line of polishes by Zaino. On clear coated paints, the company recommends their Z2 polish evidently, they recommend you buy and activate each "layer" of Z2 w/ drops of something they call ZFX Flash Cure Accelerator mixed in out of a vial. They explain that the ZFX is similar to addititives custom car painters put in automotive paint to enhance and smooth out the paint as it dries and cures. The company claims a very wet, deep show car gloss.
One thing that is kind of odd, they recommend using only 100% USA made white terry cotton towels for applying and caution against using some micro fiber towels, especially those made outside the United States because they have experienced some of these to have caused scratches and swirls.
Just curious if any (no sponsoring, non selling) members have used either the Menzerna or the Zaino polishes.
Also curious if any one knows if any of these products are paintable?
I remember back in the 80's there was a big thing dealers were applying a product called "Polyglycoat" and were charging new car buyers hundreds of dollars for it.
I had this applied by the selling dealer on one of my new cars unknowingly and when the dealer applied it, there were all sorts of streals and swirls. It wouldn't allow me to polish the finish. It just "moved around. It took me forever to eventually strip that cr*p off!
The traditional clay magic and wax/sealer is a great start. If you wish to take it further I recommend a Rupes Bigfoot polisher on a microfiber polishing pad.
I agree with what others have stated Wash, blow dry, Clay and then you are either into some paint correction to take care of swirls, scratches- I only use 3M perfect 3 step system with a Porter Dual action Buffer - or straight to wax/polish. I used Liquid Glass Car polish for years till they closed up shop, Meguire's products are ok, I am just not a fan, and have tried dozens of others till I found Finish First - which is as close to the old Liquid Glass as I could find.
While silver cars won't pop like darker colors, they also don't show swirls and dirt.
3M Perfect System
Finish First
2017 E400 Wagon - shiny enough for me
My wife's 2010 ML350 Iridium Silver - Paint looks new on a 12-year-old car - My Diamond Silver Metallic wagon
Another set of pics from yesterday, nothing fancy, no clay bar, no machine buffing just a quick wash and another layer of Finish First car polish.
Note the reflection of the trees - this is a 5-year-old daily driver with 54,000 miles. 2017 E400 Wagon Note reflection of trees and color of the sky Reflection of trees The Star
The best way to get the most out of your investment is a paint correction. Ceramic coatings as of the last 10 years have become the mainstream product of protectants for long term results. Wax and sealants in the detailing world are a luxury item, but affordable to the weekend detailer with one car. That being said, Rupes polishers aren't expensive these days to get familiar with paint correcting.
Looking at the same treatment for the ‘24 GLE 53 I’ve ordered. How are you liking it so far? I have an “elite dealer” near by. I keep my cars a long time, and hoping that trend doesn’t change…figured it’s worth the $$.
Looking at the same treatment for the ‘24 GLE 53 I’ve ordered. How are you liking it so far? I have an “elite dealer” near by. I keep my cars a long time, and hoping that trend doesn’t change…figured it’s worth the $$.
Yes for me it’s worth it, as I live in the desert with copious amount of sand, gravel and rocks. Full body PPF with ceramic pro coating. I go back annually for another coat of ceramic, as I also plan on keeping the car for a while. Yes happy with it, and a plus is when washing the car, water just streams off and I use a Air Force blower to dry the car touch less.
01-16-2008, 02:13 PM
